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MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLY
AGREEMENT
This MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLY
AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”), effective as of
August 19, 2008 (the “ Effective Date ”),
is made by and between NeurogesX Inc. , a Delaware
California corporation having a principal place of business at 2215
Bridgepointe Parkway, Suite 200, San Mateo, California 94404 U.S.A.
(“ NeurogesX ”), and Formosa Laboratories
, Inc., a Taiwanese corporation having a principal place of
business at 36-1 Hoping Street, Louchu County, Tauyuan, Taiwan 338
(“ Supplier ”). NeurogesX and Supplier may be
referred to herein each, individually, as a “ Party
” or, collectively, as the “ Parties
”.
BACKGROUND
A. NeurogesX has developed and is
currently in the process of seeking marketing approval for a
product which incorporates trans-capsaicin (the “API”
as further defined below) for the treatment of neuropathic
pain.
B. Supplier has developed methods
for and has experience and know how in manufacturing API under GMP
conditions.
C. NeurogesX desires to engage
Supplier, and Supplier desires to perform, the manufacturing and
supply of such API in bulk form for NeurogesX, all on the terms and
conditions set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, for and in
consideration of the covenants, conditions, and undertakings
hereinafter set forth, it is agreed by and between the Parties as
follows:
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS
As used in this Agreement, the
following capitalized terms shall have the meanings indicated
below:
1.1 “ Act ” shall
mean the United States Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (21
U.S.C. § 301 et seq.) and the regulations promulgated
thereunder, as such may be amended from time to time.
1.2 “ API ” shall
mean the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient as set forth in the
Specifications. An API is any component that is intended to furnish
pharmacological activity or other direct effect in the diagnosis,
cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease, or to affect
the structure or any function of the body of humans or other
animals. The term includes those components that may undergo
chemical change in the manufacture of the drug product and be
present in the drug product in a modified form intended to furnish
the specified activity or effect.
1.3 “ Approval ”
shall have the meaning as set forth in Section 7.1
below.
1.4 “ Batch Log Records
” shall mean all documentation and records related to the
manufacturing process for each batch of API.
1.5 “ Confidential
Information ” shall have the meaning as set forth in
Section 10.1 below.
1.6 “ Deliverables
” shall mean the test results, reports and other items that
Supplier is obligated to provide to NeurogesX pursuant to a
Proposal.
1.7 “ Documentation
” shall mean all written materials generated in connection
with the Services, including the Batch Log Records, Master
Production Record, test results, Certificate of Analysis
(“CoA”), analytical test methods, reports, protocols
and any other documents related to the manufacturing process for
the API, as well as such other documents reasonably necessary for
NeurogesX to complete its regulatory filings.
1.8 “ Facility ”
shall mean Supplier’s GMP manufacturing facility located at
[***].
1.9 “ FDA ” shall
mean the United States Food and Drug Administration, or any
successor agency thereto.
1.10 “ GLP ”
shall mean good laboratory practice.
1.11 “ GMP ”
shall mean current good manufacturing practice and standards as
provided for (and as amended from time to time) in the Current Good
Manufacturing Practice Regulations of the U.S. Code of Federal
Regulations Title 21 (21 CFR § 11, § 210 and § 211)
and in European Community Directive 2004/27/EC and 2004/28/EC
(Principle and guidelines of good manufacturing practice for
medicinal products) in relation to the production of pharmaceutical
products, as interpreted by the ICH Harmonized Tripartite
Guideline, any U.S., European, or other applicable laws,
regulations or respective guidance documents subsequently
established in the Territory, and any arrangements, additions or
clarifications agreed from time to time between the
Parties.
1.12 “ LTS ”
shall mean Loehmann Therapie-Systeme AG and its
subsidiaries.
1.13 “ Master Production
Record ” shall mean the certain documents approved by
NeurogesX that define the manufacturing methods and procedures,
test methods, specifications, materials, and other procedures,
directions and controls associated with the manufacture and testing
of API.
1.14 “ NeurogesX
Property ” shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 6.2 below.
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1.15 “ Quality
Agreement ” shall mean that certain Commercial Quality
Assurance Agreement between the Parties dated June 7, 2006,
which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and as such may be modified
pursuant to the terms set forth therein.
1.16 “ Raw Materials
” shall mean all raw materials, supplies, components and
packaging necessary to manufacture the API in accordance with the
Specifications and Master Production Record.
1.17 “ Regulatory
Requirements ” shall mean (i) compliance with all
applicable laws, rules, guidelines, regulations and standards of
governmental authorities, including GMP, and (ii) obtaining
and maintaining all licenses and other authorizations required by
regulatory authorities, that in each case are applicable to the
manufacturing, processing, and supply activities hereunder, the
Facility, or any other facilities at which any of the manufacturing
or process activities hereunder may be performed or are applicable
in the Territory.
1.18 “ Services ”
shall mean the development, validation, and/or other services
performed by Supplier pursuant to a Proposal.
1.19 “ Specifications
” shall mean with respect to API, the specifications set
forth on Exhibit B hereto, as such may be modified pursuant to
Section 3.5 below.
1.20 “ Supplier Background
Technology ” shall mean all patent rights, know-how and
other intellectual property rights developed by Supplier outside
the scope of this Agreement (including outside the scope of any
Services) without use of or reference to NeurogesX’
Confidential Information, or otherwise acquired or licensed by
Supplier, in each case to the extent controlled by Supplier as of
the Effective Date or at any time during the term of this
Agreement.
1.21 “ Proposal(s)
” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1 below,
as such may be modified pursuant to Section 4.3
below.
1.22 “ Territory
” shall mean [***].
1.23 “ $ ” shall
mean the lawful currency of the United States of
America.
ARTICLE 2
SUPPLY
2.1 API Supply . Subject to
the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Supplier shall supply
to NeurogesX all quantities of the API ordered by NeurogesX under
this Agreement. Supplier shall supply to NeurogesX the API in
kilogram orders, but shall not supply the API by aggregating the
excess API of batches manufactured by Supplier for third party
clients. In addition, NeurogesX has the exclusive right to purchase
any full batch manufactured solely for NeurogesX by submitting an
Order pursuant to Section 2.4 below. In addition, Supplier
shall use its best efforts to fulfill the Orders using as few
manufacturing runs as possible.
2.2 Raw Materials . Supplier
shall be responsible, at its expense, for procuring, inspecting and
releasing adequate amounts of Raw Materials from vendors approved
by NeurogesX, to meet NeurogesX’ purchase orders, unless
otherwise agreed to by the Parties in
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writing. NeurogesX approval of vendors shall not
be unreasonably withheld or delayed. NeurogesX reserves the right
to require the Supplier to purchase Raw Materials from a particular
vendor at a reasonable price upon prior written notice of twelve
(12) weeks. If the required change of vendor results in a cost
increase of Raw Materials and as a consequence causes the Batch
Prices of API, as stated in Exhibit D attached hereto, to increase
more than [***], NeurogesX shall be responsible for that equivalent
increase in the Batch Prices of API. Further, Supplier shall
conduct tests on each Raw Material and shall provide NeurogesX with
the results of such tests. Such tests include, but are not limited
to quality tests to determine the purity, impurity, presence of any
heavy metals and tests to identify the raw materials of the
API.
2.3 Forecasts . At least
[***] before the commercial launch of the API or a product
incorporating the API (such product a “ Product
”), NeurogesX shall provide Supplier with an initial forecast
of the quantities of API estimated to be required from Supplier
during the four (4) calendar quarter periods following such
launch. Thereafter, at least ninety (90) days prior to each
calendar quarter (“ Q1 ”), NeurogesX will
provide Supplier with a rolling forecast of the quantities of API
estimated to be required during Q1 and the next three
(3) calendar quarters (“ Q2 ”, “
Q3 ” and “ Q4 ”, respectively). For
clarity, all forecasts provided to Supplier under this
Section 2.3 are for advisory purposes, with the exception of
Q1 demand which will be binding.
2.4 Orders . NeurogesX’
orders for API shall be made pursuant to a written purchase order
on its standard form specifying the desired quantity of API (each
an “ Order ”), and will provide for shipment in
accordance with reasonable delivery schedules and lead times as may
be agreed upon from time to time by Supplier and NeurogesX so long
as the minimum lead time shall be at least [***] and a maximum lead
time of [***] unless otherwise agreed to by the Parties. In the
event that the actual quantity of Raw Materials required to fulfill
NeurogesX’s purchase order falls short of the quantity of Raw
Materials ordered by the Supplier pursuant to written purchase
order, [***] shall bear the difference between Raw Material
payments for the actual purchase order quantities. Such payment can
be credited against the next Order for API as prepayment from
[***]. NeurogesX shall exercise its ability, if desired, to
purchase full batches at the time the Order is made. ANY ADDITIONAL
OR INCONSISTENT TERMS OR CONDITIONS OF ANY PURCHASE ORDER,
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OR SIMILAR STANDARDIZED FORM GIVEN OR RECEIVED
PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT WILL HAVE NO EFFECT AND SUCH TERMS AND
CONDITIONS ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED UNLESS THE PARTIES SPECIFICALLY
AGREE IN WRITING FOR SUCH TERMS OR CONDITIONS TO SUPPLEMENT OR
SUPERCEDE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT.
2.5 Packaging . API shall be
shipped packaged in containers in accordance with the applicable
Specifications or as otherwise agreed by the Parties in writing.
Each such container will be individually labeled in accordance with
any regulatory requirements which may include a description of its
contents, including the manufacturer lot number, quantity of API,
and expiration date and/or retest date.
2.6 Delivery . Supplier shall
deliver the quantities of API ordered by NeurogesX on the dates
specified in NeurogesX’ purchase orders submitted in
accordance with Section 2.4 above. All API shall be delivered
C.I.P. (Incoterms 2000) to named place of destination. Upon
Supplier’s delivery of the API, C.I.P. place of destination,
NeurogesX will bear all risk of loss,
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delay, or damage. [***] shall select the
carrier. All API delivered hereunder shall be suitably packed for
shipment by Supplier in accordance with good commercial practice,
and instructions provided to Supplier by NeurogesX, with respect to
protection of such API during transportation and marked for
shipment to NeurogesX’ specified receiving point.
2.7 Cost Reduction . The
Parties will participate in cost reduction projects pertaining, but
not limited to, the manufacture and supply of API for NeurogesX. If
a Party identifies a potential cost reduction measure, the
identifying Party shall disclose the details to the other Party so
that both Parties can evaluate whether such measure should be
implemented and agree upon the costs of implementing such measure
and the resulting cost savings. In the event the Parties agree on
implementing a cost saving measure, the Parties agree to come
together and discuss who will pay for the cost implementation and
negotiate how to share the cost savings and the Parties shall
adjust the price of the API and revise Exhibit D
accordingly.
2.8 Shortage of Supply of API
. Supplier shall promptly notify NeurogesX if Supplier has any
reason to believe that it may be unable to deliver API in
accordance with NeurogesX’ purchase orders to the extent that
Supplier is obligated to supply API hereunder, including if
Supplier is experiencing manufacturing difficulties that it
believes create a reasonable possibility of disrupting supply in
the future. In such event, the Parties shall meet and cooperate
reasonably in order to formulate a plan in an effort to avoid any
such disruption, such plan may include Supplier or NeurogesX
identifying potential backup suppliers of API (each, an “
Alternate Supplier ”) or NeurogesX manufacturing the
API.
ARTICLE 3
QUALITY
3.1 Quality . All API
supplied by Supplier shall meet the Specifications (as may be
amended) and shall be manufactured, packaged, tested and stored at
the Facility in accordance with the Quality Agreement, all
applicable Approvals and Regulatory Requirements, including GMP
manufacturing and record keeping procedures.
3.2 Quality Control . Prior
to each shipment of API, Supplier shall perform quality control
testing procedures and inspections to verify that the API to be
shipped conforms fully to the Specifications, as set forth in the
Quality Agreement. Each shipment of API shall be accompanied by a
Certificate of Analysis (“CoA”) issued by the Supplier,
in a form agreed upon with NeurogesX, describing all current
requirements of the Specifications, results of test performed
certifying that the API supplied have been manufactured, controlled
and released at the Facility in accordance with the Specifications,
all Approvals and applicable Regulatory Requirements. In the event
of a dispute between the parties over a GMP issue(s), NeurogesX and
Supplier agree to submit the issue to a mutually agreed upon
independent consultant, and the consultant’s opinion shall be
binding upon the both parties in regards to that GMP issue(s). The
expense of obtaining the independent consultant’s binding
opinion shall be borne by the losing Party.
3.3 Acceptance . Acceptance
by NeurogesX of API manufactured by Supplier shall be subject to
inspection and applicable testing, by NeurogesX or its designee as
set forth in the Quality Agreement and Exhibit E. If on such
inspection or testing, NeurogesX or its designee
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discovers that any API fails to conform with the
Specifications, any GMP requirements, any Regulatory requirements,
or otherwise fails to conform to the warranties given by Supplier
in Section 8.1 below, NeurogesX or such designee may reject
such API, which rejection will be accomplished by giving written
notice to Supplier that specifies the manner in which the API fails
to meet the foregoing requirements. Upon request from Supplier,
NeurogesX shall return the rejected API in accordance with
Supplier’s reasonable instructions at Supplier’s
expense, provided that such instructions comply with all applicable
laws, regulations and Regulatory Requirements. [***]. Supplier
shall [***] replace rejected API within the shortest possible time
within [***] after Supplier’s receipt of notice thereof
provided materials are available, and in any event within [***].
The replacement of rejected API shall have priority over the supply
of API ordered for shipment not more than [***] before, or any time
after, the rejection of such nonconforming API. If an API shipment
or part thereof is rejected before the date on which payment is due
therefor, NeurogesX may withhold payment for such shipment or the
rejected portion thereof. If an API shipment or portion thereof is
rejected after payment, NeurogesX may credit the amount paid
therefor against other amounts due to Supplier hereunder. [***].
The warranties given by Supplier in Section 8.1 below shall
survive any failure to reject by NeurogesX under this
Section 3.3.
3.4 Latent Defects . As soon
as either Party becomes aware of any defect in any API that is not
discoverable upon a reasonable inspection or quality control
testing as set forth in the Specifications (“Latent
Defect”), but in no case later than thirty (30) days
after reaching such awareness, it shall immediately notify the
other Party, and both parties shall determine as to the
responsibility of such Latent Defect pursuant to Section 3.3.
Supplier will only be responsible for Latent Defects resulting from
any deviation from the manufacturing process on the part of
Supplier including any deviation from the terms, conditions and/or
specification(s) outlined in the Quality Assurance Agreement,
reasonably demonstrated, relative to its manufacturing, packaging,
and testing services responsibilities according to this Agreement.
Any Latent Defect solely related to compatibility issues will not
be the financial responsibility of Supplier. The term
“compatibility issues” as used in this Section 3.4
shall mean a previously unknown chemical reaction between the API
or Product’s chemical components and packaging.
3.5 Changes to the
Specifications . Any changes to the Specifications will be made
in accordance with the Quality Agreement.
3.6 Lot Records; Samples .
Supplier shall maintain lot records in accordance with the Quality
Agreement. Subject to the foregoing, Supplier shall notify
NeurogesX before disposing of any of the foregoing, and NeurogesX
shall have the option of having such records and samples delivered
to NeurogesX or its designee. Upon the request of NeurogesX,
Supplier shall provide NeurogesX reasonable access to and copies of
such records and samples at NeurogesX’ expense.
ARTICLE 4
SERVICES
4.1 Scope of Services . From
time to time during the term of this Agreement, NeurogesX may
request and Supplier may agree to perform certain services for
NeurogesX relating to the API or its manufacture (the
“Services”), all as described in one or more
mutually
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agreed proposals which shall be attached hereto
as Exhibit C (each, a “ Proposal ”). Such
services may include, but are not limited to on-going batch
stability studies for NeurogesX and future product development.
Each Proposal shall be numbered consecutively (for example, the
initial Proposal would be Proposal #1 and set forth in detail the
Services to be performed by Supplier, including without limitation,
the timeline for delivery of reports and other Deliverables, the
fees to be charged, and the like). The Parties may modify Exhibit C
hereto to revise an existing Proposal pursuant to Section 4.3
below or otherwise add a new Proposal, provided, that no Proposal,
or any modification thereto, shall be attached to or made a part of
this Agreement without first being executed by the Parties hereto
in writing which specifically references this Agreement.
4.2 Standards of Performance
. Supplier will use [***] to perform Services and deliver to
NeurogesX the completed Deliverables, all in accordance with the
respective Proposal, including without limitation, the
specifications and the timelines set forth therein. All Services
shall be conducted in a good, scientific manner in compliance with
all applicable Regulatory Requirements, GLP, laws and
regulations.
4.3 Changes to Proposals .
NeurogesX may, at any time, submit to Supplier a request for
changes to any Proposal. NeurogesX agrees to pay Supplier the
reasonable costs associated with such change, as [***] in advance
[***] in writing. Supplier shall use its [***] to make all changes
requested by NeurogesX, and to minimize the time and additional
charges required as a result of such changes. Without limiting the
foregoing, if Supplier can implement the requested changes without
resulting in increases in Supplier’s time or cost, and
without affecting Supplier’s ability to meet the Services
timeline as set forth in such Proposal, Supplier shall implement
such changes in accordance with such timeline at no additional cost
to NeurogesX.
4.4 Acceptance of Deliverables
under a Proposal . Supplier shall timely deliver to NeurogesX
or its designee each Deliverable resulting from the Services.
Acceptance by NeurogesX of such Deliverables shall be subject to
inspection and other testing by NeurogesX or its designee. If on
such inspection or testing NeurogesX or its designee discovers that
the Deliverable fails to conform to the applicable specifications,
NeurogesX or such designee may reject such Deliverable upon written
notice. Upon request from Supplier, NeurogesX shall return the
rejected Deliverable in accordance with [***], provided that such
instructions comply with applicable laws, regulations and
Regulatory Requirements. If NeurogesX rejects a Deliverable,
Supplier shall promptly correct the failure(s) specified in the
rejection notice and re-deliver to NeurogesX, at Supplier’s
cost and expense (including re-delivery costs), a replacement
Deliverable that meets the applicable specifications, for
acceptance testing under this Section 4.4. If Supplier
disagrees with NeurogesX’ determination, the Parties agree to
proceed according to Section 3.3 above.
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4.5 Reporting/Transfer of
Results .
(a) In connection with the Services
and as applicable, Supplier will provide NeurogesX with regular
written reports, as part of the Deliverables or as requested by
NeurogesX, and a final written report upon completion of each
Service, of all results and NeurogesX IP developed or generated
during the course of the Services. Supplier shall provide
reasonable assistance to NeurogesX in NeurogesX’ efforts to
understand and use the information contained in such reports.
Supplier agrees that the first time Supplier provides any
information in such reports that Supplier believes to be Supplier
Background Technology or Supplier Improvements, such information
shall be fully described in a separate section in such
report.
(b) Supplier will also respond to
NeurogesX’ reasonable inquiries, at Supplier’s expense,
regarding the status of the Services on an ongoing basis, and
Supplier will endeavor to keep NeurogesX reasonably informed of
interim results on an informal basis, including, if requested,
periodic meetings at Supplier’s facility to discuss results
and progress of the Services, and Supplier will follow any
reasonable instructions or direction of NeurogesX with regard to
the Services.
ARTICLE 5
PAYMENTS
5.1 API Orders .
(a) Price . The price to be
paid by NeurogesX per kilogram (kg) of API ordered by NeurogesX
shall be as set forth on Exhibit D hereto. The parties agree [***]
may be made by [***] during the term of this Agreement based on
[***]; provided, however [***] measured at the beginning of such
[***]. Further adjustments may be made to price to account for
changes in the quantity of API to be supplied or applicable run
sizes, provided that such increases are agreed by NeurogesX in
advance. Also, price adjustments may occur upon modifications to
the Specifications requested by either Party to the extent of any
[***] resulting from such changes in Specifications, consistent
with Sections 2.7 and 3.5.
(b) [***]
(c) Invoicing; Payment . In
accordance with the flow chart in Exhibit E attached hereto,
Supplier shall submit the first invoice to NeurogesX for [***] of
the Order cost after completing the manufacturing run, generating
the CoA and Certificate of Compliance and submitting Batch
Documentation to NeurogesX. Supplier shall submit the second
invoice to NeurogesX for [***] of the Order cost upon NeurogesX
approval of manufacturing release. In addition, if NeurogesX is
unable to approve the release for shipping within 60 days of
approval of manufacturing release, NeurogesX shall be responsible
for any and all storage fees pursuant to GMP. Supplier shall submit
a third invoice to NeurogesX for [***] of the Order cost upon
NeurogesX confirmation that the Order meets the specifications
based on a NeurogesX approved third party’s documentation and
CoA. All invoices will be sent to the address specified in the
applicable Order, and each invoice will state the aggregate and
unit price for API in a given shipment, plus any taxes, or other
costs incident to the purchase by NeurogesX under this Agreement.
All payments pursuant to this Agreement, or an Order shall be made
by wire transfer in U.S. dollars within [***] of NeurogesX’
receipt of the invoice.
(d) Currency Fluctuation .
The currency exchange rate between the US dollar and Taiwan dollar
shall be set at the market rate at the end of the trading day on
the Effective Date of this Agreement. In the event that the
exchange rate between the two currencies
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fluctuates more than [***] between
the Effective Date and the date an Order is submitted to Supplier,
NeurogesX and Supplier agree that the percentage change in the
currency exchange shall be equally split between the Parties.
Solely for clarity and example purposes, if the US dollar [***] in
value relative to the Taiwan dollar between the Effective Date and
an Order date, NeurogesX would agree to pay the contract amount
[***] of the contract amount to account for the US dollar value
decrease.
5.2 Services . In
consideration for the Services performed by Supplier, NeurogesX
agrees to pay to Supplier in U.S. dollars by wire transfer the
amounts set forth in the applicable Proposal in accordance with the
terms and conditions set forth therein.
ARTICLE 6
OWNERSHIP AND
LICENSES
6.1 Background IP . Each
Party shall retain all right, title and interest in and to all
inventions (whether or not patentable), discoveries, technology and
know-how (collectively, “ Inventions ”) that are
owned or controlled by such Party as of the Effective Date or
developed and/or acquired by such Party entirely independently and
outside of this Agreement after the Effective Date.
6.2 NeurogesX Property .
NeurogesX shall own all data, documents, protocols, and materials
created, reduced to practice or compiled by Supplier in the course
of performing Services that are based on NeurogesX’
Confidential Information (collectively, the “NeurogesX
Property”).
6.3 Supplier Technology .
Pursuant to Section 6.1, Supplier shall own all right, title
and interest in and to the Supplier Background Technology and all
improvements and modifications thereto, which improvements are of a
general nature, performed independently, without use of or
reference to NeurogesX’ Confidential Information, including
for example, standard operating procedures, software or laboratory
methodologies (the “ Supplier Improvements
”).
ARTICLE 7
REGULATORY MATTERS
7.1 Regulatory Approvals .
NeurogesX, itself or through its agents, shall have the right to
correspond with and submit regulatory applications and other
filings to the FDA or other regulatory authorities to obtain
approvals to import, export, sell, or otherwise commercialize the
API alone or with other products (each, an “ Approval
” and collectively, “ Approvals ”) as
NeurogesX deems useful or necessary, however, NeurogesX agrees that
it shall not, sell or otherwise commercialize the API other than as
a component of a product. Except as otherwise required by law,
Supplier shall not correspond directly with the FDA or any other
regulatory agency relating to the process of obtaining Approvals or
any obtained Approval for the API without NeurogesX’ prior
consent. [***]. Not withstanding the foregoing, Supplier may
maintain its own Drug Master File (DMF) with the FDA. Supplier
agrees to allow NeurogesX, its affiliates and sublicensees to
reference any DMF filed with the FDA related to the API and/or
NeurogesX’s commercialization efforts.
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Information
. Without limiting Section 7.1
above, Supplier shall promptly provide NeurogesX all written and
other information, other than information developed for other
Supplier clients and subject to a confidentiality obligation, in
Supplier’s possession or control that is necessary or useful
for NeurogesX to apply for, obtain, and maintain Approvals for a
product, which incorporates the API, including without limitation,
Documentation, information relating to the Facility, process,
methodology, or components used in the manufacture, processing, or
packaging of the API or other information required to be submitted
to the FDA or other regulatory authorities in the form of a
marketing application or to support a post-approval change. In
addition, Supplier shall immediately inform NeurogesX when any such
information is no longer current and reflective of current
manufacturing practices, procedures, or the Specifications and
provide updated information to NeurogesX through agreed channels
for managing change according to the Quality Agreement.
Inspections
. Supplier shall permit the FDA and
other regulatory authorities to conduct inspections of the Facility
as the FDA or other regulatory authorities may request, and shall
cooperate with the FDA or other regulatory authorities with respect
to the inspections and any related matters, in each case relating
to the API. Supplier shall give NeurogesX prior notice, to the
extent practicable, of any such inspections, and keep NeurogesX
informed about the results and conclusions of each regulatory
inspection, including actions taken by Supplier to remedy
conditions cited in the inspections. Responses to any 483
observations (or equivalent observations from other Regulatory
Authorities) that directly relate to API have to be approved by
NeurogesX before they are submitted. In addition, Supplier shall
allow NeurogesX or its representative to assist in the preparation
for and be present at the inspections to participate in discussion
directly related to the API or its manufacture. Supplier will
provide NeurogesX with copies of any written inspection reports
issued by the regulatory agency and all correspondence between
Supplier and the regulatory agency, including, but not limited to,
FDA Form 483, Notice of Observation, and all related
correspondence, in each case relating to the API or general
manufacturing concerns (i.e., facility compliance or the like).
NeurogesX and its regulatory consultants, agents, marketing
partners, and other third parties, under reasonable confidentiality
requirements, shall have access to all regulatory and quality
assurance GMP audits of Supplier to assess regulatory compliance
and to the buildings, records, and areas of the Facility or other
facilities involved in the manufacture, testing, storage, and
shipment of the API.
7.2 Maintenance of Approvals
. Notwithstanding anything in the Agreement to the contrary,
Supplier shall not undertake any modifications to the API
manufacturing or testing processes or use any subcontractors or
vendors in any way that could delay or otherwise impact the
Approvals or other regulatory submissions, including without
limitation, regulatory product reviews, Investigational New Drug
applications (INDs), New Drug Applications (NDAs), or any other
compliance status without the prior written agreement of
NeurogesX.
7.3 Reporting . Pursuant to
the FDA’s and other applicable regulatory agency’s
regulations and policies, NeurogesX may be required to report
information that reasonably suggests that an API may have caused or
contributed to the death or serious injury. Accordingly, Supplier
shall inform NeurogesX of any such information promptly after
becoming aware of it so that NeurogesX can comply with such
reporting requirements.
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7.4 Records . Supplier shall
maintain adequate and accurate records covering the manufacture,
stability programs, quality control testing, storage and release of
API supplied hereunder and all other Services provided hereunder,
in accordance with GMPs and all Regulatory Requirements, for as
long as required under applicable laws and regulations, and then
for a period of [***] thereafter. Supplier will make such records
available to NeurogesX, its designees and regulatory agencies as
requested by NeurogesX, at no additional cost to NeurogesX. Subject
to the foregoing maintenance requirement, Supplier shall notify
NeurogesX before destroying any such records, and NeurogesX shall
have the option of having such records delivered to NeurogesX or
its designee at NeurogesX’ cost.
ARTICLE 8
PRODUCT WARRANTIES
8.1 Supplier Product
Warranties . Supplier represents and warrants that:
(a) Specifications . All API
supplied hereunder shall comply with the Specifications shown on
the CoA provided for the particular shipment pursuant to
Section 3.2 above;
(b) Regulatory Requirements .
The Facility, the manufacturing and supply activities contemplated
herein and all API supplied hereunder shall comply with the
Regulatory Requirements and the Quality Agreement, and all Raw
Materials used in the manufacture of API hereunder shall comply
with the applicable specifications, Regulatory Requirements, and
the Quality Agreement;
(c) Compliance with FFDCA .
None of the API supplied to NeurogesX under this Agreement shall be
adulterated or misbranded within the meaning of the Act;
and
(d) No Encumbrance . Title to
all API supplied under this Agreement shall pass as provided in
this Agreement, free and clear of any security interest, lien, or
other encumbrance.
(e) As of the Effective Date, to its
knowledge, Supplier’s method of manufacturing the API does
not infringe any patent, trademark, trade secret, or other
proprietary rights of third parties to the API.
8.2 NeurogesX Product
Warranties . NeurogesX represents and warrants that:
(a) upon marketing authorization
NeurogesX is responsible for ensuring that any product
incorporating the API conforms to all applicable regulatory and
legal requirements and Approvals, and will continue to so conform
during the term of this Agreement.
8.3 Recalls . If NeurogesX is
required by any regulatory agency to recall the API or if NeurogesX
voluntarily initiates a recall of the API and, in either case, if
such recall is a result of a breach of any of the warranties set
forth in Sections 8.1(a) through 8.1(d) above, Supplier shall bear
the out-of-pocket costs of such recall.
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ARTICLE 9
TERM AND
TERMINATION
9.1 Term .
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and
continue in full force until the tenth (10 th ) anniversary of the
Effective Date, unless terminated earlier in accordance with this
Article 9 of this Agreement. This Agreement may be extended for
additional two (2)-year periods at NeurogesX’ sole option
upon written notice to Supplier at least six (6) months prior
to expiration of the then-current term.
9.2 Termination for Breach .
Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice in
the event that the other Party shall have materially breached this
Agreement, and such breach is not cured wi